Which of the following statements with reference to Lake Turkana is/are correct ? 1. It is the largest desert lake in the world. 2. The lake is situated in South Sudan along the eastern fringe of the Sahara desert. 3. The lake is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is also referred to as the 'Jade Sea'. Select the answer using the code given below :
A
1 only
B
1 and 3 only
Correct answer
C
2 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Lake Turkana in Kenya's Rift Valley, with its northern tip in Ethiopia, is the world's largest permanent desert lake and largest alkaline lake. Its colour earns it the name 'Jade Sea', and the Lake Turkana National Parks are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is not in South Sudan and does not lie on the edge of the Sahara, so statement 2 is wrong.
World GeographyLakes of Africa: Lake TurkanaLake TurkanaJade SeaKenyaDesert lakeUNESCO World Heritage